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Elevate Devon plan proposes placemaking, road diet strategies to improve walk/bike/transit
The plan calls for 49 improved crosswalks, three new pedestrian islands at especially wide crossings, 22 bike rack and amenities stations, seven wayfinding stations (new signage or kiosk), and ten key “Intersection Updates.”
March 8, 2023
How the RLE project could also improve walking, biking, and bus service on Far South Side
The CTA describes the document as "a proactive effort to create a guide for future development in communities located near the RLE project area and within the Far South Side of Chicago."
March 4, 2023
Bus/bike lane enforcement and Complete Street ordinances pass in committee
The ordinances go before all 50 alderpersons for a final vote at next Wednesday's City Council meeting.
March 3, 2023
Martin’s ordinance to require walk/bike/transit upgrades in projects gets vote Friday
The goal ofd Ald. Matt Martin's ordinance is to ensure that all CDOT repaving and streetscape projects prioritize safe and efficient sustainable transportation.
March 2, 2023
What is Lori Lightfoot’s sustainable transportation and traffic safety legacy?
What were the worst and best things Lightfoot did for walking, biking, transit, and traffic safety?
March 1, 2023
Streetsblog Chicago’s 2023 Municipal Election Guide
To help voters make an educated decision, Streetsblog Chicago has been running a series of articles on candidates’ transportation platforms.
February 26, 2023
Vallas’ platform has little about transportation. His campaign provided a bit more info.
His website has little to say about transit, other than calling for more policing of the CTA, and next to nothing about traffic safety and bike-pedestrian issues.
February 26, 2023
Chuy Garcia promises to make walk/bike/transit safer and more efficient
The Chicago municipal election will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Early voting is available at two locations downtown and at one site in each of the 50 wards. Find your sample ballot on the Chicago Board of Elections website.
February 26, 2023
Northwest Side (wards 36, 38, 39, and 45) candidates talk transportation
As part of our 2023 election coverage, Streetsblog Chicago sent a questionnaire out to every candidate running for alderperson.
February 24, 2023
Southwest Side (wards 11, 12, 13, 15, 18, and 22) candidates talk transportation
As part of our 2023 Election Coverage, Streetsblog Chicago sent a questionnaire out to every candidate running for alderperson.
February 22, 2023
